BRAINCAKEFruit Ripening
Ethene gas is a plant hormone involved in the ripening of climacteric fruits i.e. fruits that continue to ripen after they have been picked. Ethene causes the respiration rate to increase and triggers a sequence of chemical reactions./p>
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Key terms in this lesson
- ethene
- A gaseous plant hormone that causes fruit ripening and leaf fall (abscission).
- hormone
- A chemical messenger, secreted by an endocrine gland directly into the blood, that travels to target cells bearing complementary receptors and brings about a response.
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